Vélez-Málaga organizes the 42nd edition of the urban race

The Sports Council of the Vélez-Málaga City Hall has announced the upcoming celebration of two of the most emblematic sports events in the region: the XLII Urban Race of Vélez-Málaga and the XIV Walk of Hope, which will take place on Saturday, November 23. Both events will unfold through different areas of the municipality, starting from Paseo Andalucía, at 11:15 AM with distances of 5 and 10 kilometers, and at 12:30 PM for the charity walk.

The Sports Councilor, Manuel Gutiérrez, presented the event accompanied by María Ramos, president of the “Esperanza” Breast Cancer Association, and Carlos Gámez, president of the Vélez Athletics Club, the organizers. Gutiérrez highlighted that it is one of the “most beloved and participated” events in the province, and expressed pride in being able to “host such an established competition that also serves a charitable purpose” in Vélez-Málaga.

This year, the initiative takes on special significance as it coincides with the 15th anniversary of the creation of the Esperanza Association, a group that consistently works on the care and support for women with breast cancer in Axarquía. “The work they do is admirable, an example of commitment and effort that deserves all our support,” the councilor emphasized.

Carlos Gámez, representative of the organizing club, stressed the importance of the race, which “represents a very special day for all of us who love local athletics,” and expressed his gratitude to the Sports department “for providing the necessary means for the event to be a success”.

Registrations are open from October 20 until November 11, and can be made through the Vélez-Málaga athletics website or via the Google form enabled by the organization. Fees range from 6 euros for participants up to 16 years old and 8 euros for the rest, depending on the category, and include a commemorative T-shirt for those who register before the deadline.